Step Up, Stand Out: Northview High Celebrates National FFA Week

February 23, 2009

Northview High School’s FFA along with FFA chapters across the nation will be celebrating National FFA Week through February 28 with a variety of activities.

“Step Up, Stand Out” is the theme this year and more than half a million members around the nation will participate in National FFA Week activities at the local and state levels. Stepping up and standing out is not only a way of life for FFA members, but it’s also a call to action for others. FFA members set a positive example with their leadership, work ethic and community service activities.

The focus of National FFA Week is to tell America about the great opportunities available for youth in agriculture. From its beginnings in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America, the National FFA Organization today reaches out to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. From urban to rural schools, FFA is committed to developing character and leadership skills and preparing members for a lifetime of success in one of the 300 careers in agriculture.

FFA members are success-oriented students who are driven to achieve their goals and be the leaders of tomorrow. They stand out by recognizing the importance of being active in their schools and communities and are urged to step up when volunteers are sought, friendship is needed and leadership is required.

Through classroom instruction and hands-on learning, agricultural education and FFA are making a positive difference for members every day. FFA members have opportunities to attend national leadership conferences, develop a supervised agricultural experience project, learn life skills and serve their communities with civic engagement. They are our future engineers, scientists, teachers and producers. One of every five Americans is employed in the food, fiber and natural resources industries of agriculture, and FFA members are the future of these important industries.

Pictured above: Nearly 1,000 elementary students attend the annual Northview High FFA Food For America Program each year. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “Step Up, Stand Out: Northview High Celebrates National FFA Week”

  1. Allie Vidak on February 23rd, 2009 4:09 pm

    The NHS Chapter has a week of FFA related activities in the classroom, as well as in the community! Our officer team is looking forward to this year’s National FFA Week! Step Up Stand Out Northview FFA!!
    Allie Vidak
    NHS FFA Vice-President

  2. kachanne thomas on February 23rd, 2009 12:03 pm

    THIS MESSAGE WAS SENT OUT TO TRENT&TYLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HOPE YALL HAD FUN BEING OUT ON THE FARM WITH ALL OJF THE ANIMALS BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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